Environmental Center

Public Program Registration https://essexcountyparks.org/calendar

Upcoming Events at Environmental Center

Sep 11
LITTLE EXPLORERS NATURE CLUB SERIES
LITTLE EXPLORERS
Fridays—September 11, 18; October 9, 23; November 13, 20; December 11, 18; 3pm to 4pm
For ages 2 to 5. Join us for explorations of nature as we study plants and animals and observe ...
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Sep 15
EVENING CANOE PADDLE ON THE UPPER PASSAIC
EVENING CANOE PADDLE ON THE PASSAIC
Tuesday, September 15 5:30pm to 7:30pm
For adults and children ages 10 and older. Take a leisurely paddle on the Passaic River! Paddlers will enjoy scenery and peac...
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Pre-registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted.

Registration is accepted in-person, by mail or can be completed online at https://essexcountyparks.org/calendar 

The Essex County Environmental Center, a facility of the Essex County Park System, is an environmental education center with a mission to create awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the environment and its relationship to Essex County residents.  The Center is dedicated to uniting its twenty-two communities through integrated educational programs including hands-on activities.

There are no refunds given for missed classes.

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What's Happening at Environmental Center

Location
621-B Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ 07068
Hours
ECEC will be operating on a Tuesday through Saturday schedule and will be CLOSED on MONDAYS from October 20, 2025, through March 9, 2026.

A Monday through Friday and most Saturdays 10am to 2pm schedule will resume on March 16, 2026.

Trails are open dawn to dusk.

For more information, please call the Center at 973.228.8776. THANK YOU!
Admission
Pre-registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted.
Registration is accepted in-person, by mail or can be completed online at https://essexcountyparks.org/calendar
There are no refunds given for missed classes.
Contact
(973) 228-8776
Distinguishing Features
  • Educational programs
  • Room Rentals
  • Nature Exploration
  • Canoeing
  • Birthday Parties
Parking
There are two parking lots, one at the Center main building and the other at Garibaldi Hall.